University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate 2030 (Latest)

The University of Cincinnati offered admission to 88.0% of applicants for the Class of 2029. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, the acceptance rate has trended upward over the last several years from 73.1% for the Class of 2022. During this same period, the total number of applications climbed from 23,296 to 33,750.

University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2029, when University of Cincinnati admitted 29,715 of 33,750 applicants, an acceptance rate of 88.0%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

University of Cincinnati Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 8 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 73.1% (Class of 2022) to 88.0% (Class of 2029).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2029	33,750	29,715	88.0%
2028	34,285	29,242	85.3%
2027	33,165	29,077	87.7%
2026	29,024	25,023	86.2%
2025	25,949	22,039	84.9%
2024	23,960	18,306	76.4%
2023	23,609	18,102	76.7%
2022	23,296	17,033	73.1%

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2029)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1160–1360 (EBRW 580–680, Math 580–680)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 24–30

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

University of Cincinnati Yield Rate

Of the 29,715 students admitted to the Class of 2029, 6,497 enrolled, a yield rate of 21.9%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2029	29,715	6,497	21.9%
2028	29,242	6,584	22.5%
2027	29,077	6,922	23.8%
2026	25,023	6,369	25.5%
2025	22,039	5,400	24.5%
2024	18,306	5,242	28.6%
2023	18,102	5,480	30.3%
2022	17,033	5,329	31.3%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2027–2029) the acceptance rate at University of Cincinnati has sat between 85.3%–88.0%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Anticipate favorable odds: You have a strong chance of admission given the 88.0% acceptance rate for the Class of 2029.
• Match the test ranges: Position yourself well by aiming for an SAT score between 1160 and 1360 or an ACT composite between 24 and 30.
• Expect a large pool: Your application will be part of a massive pool that recently reached 33,750 for the Class of 2029.
• Demonstrate genuine interest: You should show strong intent because only 21.9% of the 29,715 admitted students actually enrolled in the Class of 2029.